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OverviewDescribing and detailing the boring of major railroad tunnels throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico, this book covers the period from the creation of Virginia's Blue Ridge Tunnel in the 1850s to Copper Canyon's Continental and El Descanso tunnels in the early 1960s. Other notable tunnels featured here include Massachusetts' notoriously expensive and slow-progressing Hoosac Tunnel; Colorado's rail and water Moffat Tunnel; Montana's Flathead Tunnel; and several major tunnels along the Canadian Pacific's main line. In addition to providing details on the tunnels, the author considers the reasons they were created, their engineers, and their use. The book includes more than 50 period and contemporary photos. A glossary explains concepts related to railroad construction and maintenance. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Willam L. PutnamPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.356kg ISBN: 9780786459513ISBN 10: 0786459514 Pages: 189 Publication Date: 30 April 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsan examination of the tunneling through mountains for trains...it's a lot like exploring a tunnel, or a mine, in which you sometimes find unexpected gemstones --<i>IZoom.com</i>; examines the development and construction, purposes, and uses of numerous notable North American tunnels --<i>Reference & Research Book News</i>. an examination of the tunneling through mountains for trains...it's a lot like exploring a tunnel, or a mine, in which you sometimes find unexpected gemstones --IZoom.com; examines the development and construction, purposes, and uses of numerous notable North American tunnels --Reference & Research Book News. """an examination of the tunneling through mountains for trains...it's a lot like exploring a tunnel, or a mine, in which you sometimes find unexpected gemstones""--IZoom.com; ""examines the development and construction, purposes, and uses of numerous notable North American tunnels""--Reference & Research Book News." Author InformationWilliam Lowell Putnam served as vice chairman of the Association of Maximum Service Telecasters, among his multitude of other professional credits. He is the sole trustee of the Lowell Observatory and lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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